Blagoevgrad & Beyond

Bulgaria's Best Bartender
Bulgaria's Best Bartender
Ventsislav Trenchev was born in a small Bulgarian town, Blagoevgrad, yet he thinks on a world-class scale. At 23, alongside his beloved partner Darina...
Taking the Risk: How an Idea Brewed a Business
Taking the Risk: How an Idea Brewed a Business
It all started by taking one risk. & One risk sparked an on-campus business. & Every success story starts with a leap of faith. & I sat down ...
Serbian Student Protests Sweep the Nation
Serbian Student Protests Sweep the Nation
November 1, 2024. It is a normal, busy afternoon at the railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia. People are waiting to catch their trains. At exactly 11:5...
We Remember Anastasiya Kolvakh
We Remember Anastasiya Kolvakh
She was a person of many talents and should have had a great future. These words, spoken by Olena Dmytrenko, an AUBG alumna of class 2019, capture the...
Bring, Take, and Connect: Charity in Blagoevgrad
Bring, Take, and Connect: Charity in Blagoevgrad
Mirela Kyuchukova is the head of the charity kitchen at the Orthodox Church &Saint Nicolai” in Gramada district, Blagoevgrad. & For a few yea...
The Flu Epidemic in Blagoevgrad
The Flu Epidemic in Blagoevgrad
The beginning of the Spring 2025 semester in AUBG coincided with the increasing reach of the flu epidemic in many regions in Bulgaria, including Blago...
A Student's Guide to Blagoevgrad
A Student's Guide to Blagoevgrad
Sometimes, the campus might seem like all there is in Blago. But Blagoevgrad is a vibrant town, with many places for hanging out off-campus. So let&rs...
Grocery Shopping on a Student Budget: Smart Choices at the Supermarket
Grocery Shopping on a Student Budget: Smart Choices at the Supermarket
AUBG students are one of the most active consumer groups in BG Market’s stores as they try to find nutritious and affordable food items. There a...